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Ministry of Education
District Level Workshop on G-20 Janbhagidari Programme Empowers Young Minds in Vasco Da Gama
Panaji | 15th June 2023
A District Level Workshop under the G-20 Janbhagidari Programme was successfully conducted at Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1 Vasco Da Gama today. The workshop, organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Government of India, aimed to empower young minds with valuable information and foster a sense of global citizenship. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from several schools in South Goa, showcasing the commitment of the educational community towards holistic development and awareness.
The inauguration of the workshop was graced by Shri. Nagaraj G Honnekeri, former Director, SCERT, Government of Goa. In his keynote address, Shri. Nagaraj G Honnekeri shed light on the theme of India’s G-20 presidency, Vasudaiva Kutumbakam - One Earth, One Family, One Future. He emphasized the importance of instilling this idea in children from an early age, encouraging parents to impart the understanding that all living beings, including humans, animals, plants, microorganisms, and even inanimate matter, are interconnected and form part of the same global family.
The workshop featured insightful sessions on various topics, including the National Education Policy 2020  and Foundational Literacy and Numeracy . Mrs. Anupama Mehra, the Principal of NCS Dabolim, took charge of the NEP 2020 session, providing valuable insights into the policy's vision and objectives. The interactive discussions and presentations aimed to enhance the understanding of educators and administrators regarding the implementation of NEP 2020, fostering a learner-centric and holistic education system.
Furthermore, the workshop dedicated a session to raise awareness about the G-20 and its significance on a global scale. Through engaging activities and discussions, participants gained a deeper understanding of G-20's role in addressing global challenges, promoting international cooperation, and shaping a sustainable future. The session emphasized the importance of active participation and engagement in global affairs, empowering young minds to become responsible global citizens.
Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1 Vasco Da Gama also organized a series of activities to spread awareness on G20 Presidency, NEP 2020, and FLN during the preceding 15 days, from 1st June to 15th June. These activities included paintings, essay writing, quizzes, and Prabhat Feri .
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Ministry of Defence
India & Bangladesh hold the fifth Annual Defence Dialogue in Dhaka
India and Bangladesh held the fifth Annual Defence Dialogue on 28 August 2023 in Dhaka. Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane, who is on a two day visit to Bangladesh on 27-28 August 2023, co-chaired the meeting with his Bangladeshi counterpart Lt Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman, Principal Staff Officer, Armed Forces Division.
The Annual Defence Dialogue between India and Bangladesh is the highest institutionalized interactive mechanism between both the countries. In the dialogue, both the countries highlighted its significance in chartering the future course of the relations between the two Armed Forces.
During the meeting, the ongoing defence cooperation activities between the two countries were reviewed and both sides expressed satisfaction at the increasing defence cooperation engagements. The talks covered the existing bilateral exercises and both sides agreed to increase the complexity of these exercises.
Shri Giridhar Aramane and Lt Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman acknowledged the fruitful dialogue and stressed that both countries look forward to continued engagement based on the common understanding reached at the fifth Annual Defence Dialogue.
The Armed Forces of both countries continue to seek bilateral cooperation in multiple fields and the increased engagements are a positive sign for the future of the relations of both countries.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
UPDATES ON COVID-19
RECOVERY RATE IMPROVES TO 49.95%
During the last 24 hours, a total of 7,135 COVID-19 patients have been cured. Thus, so far, a total of 1,54,329 patients have been cured of COVID-19. The recovery rate is 49.95% amongst COVID-19 patients. Presently, there are 1,45,779 active cases and all are under active medical supervision.
ICMR‘s testing capacity for detecting the novel Coronavirus in infected persons is continuously being ramped up. The number of government labs has been increased to 642 and private labs has been increased to 243 . In the last 24 hours, 1,43,737 samples were tested. The total number of samples tested thus far is 55,07,182.
The Ministry has issued an updated clinical management protocol for COVID-19 which can be accessed at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/ClinicalManagementProtocolforCOVID19.pdf
The new protocol provides for the management of COVID-19 cases based on the clinical severity of mild, moderate or severe. Infection prevention and control practices have also been specified according to the three stages of severity. These guidelines also specify investigational therapies for a defined subgroup of patients. However, an informed and shared decision making is essential before prescribing any of these therapies.
For all authentic & updated information on COVID-19 related technical issues, guidelines & advisories please regularly visit: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ and @MoHFW_INDIA .
Technical queries related to COVID-19 may be sent to technicalquery.covid19[at]gov[dot]in and other queries on ncov2019[at]gov[dot]in and @CovidIndiaSeva.
In case of any queries on COVID-19, please call at the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare helpline no.: +91-11-23978046 or 1075 . List of helpline numbers of States/UTs on COVID-19 is also available at
https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/coronvavirushelplinenumber.pdf .
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Buyers from West Europe to source F&B from India
Europeansupermarket chains and top manufactures of processed food will be sourcing theirFood and Beverage requirements from India at the Indusfood-II – the export focused annual F&B trade fair organized by Trade Promotion Council of India  jointly with Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Discussions were held with TPCI and Ms. Maria Carillo, International Director of FIAB  for bilateral cooperation and promotion of Indian and Spanish dairy sector. Ms. Maria Carilloevinced keen interest in sending a delegation to India during Indusfood-II to source their raw food requirements from India.Milk plays an important role in the northern regions of Spain as it is the main agricultural produce with the dairy industry contributing to 9% of gross added value of Spanish food and drink sector.
Indusfood is a tradeshow, the second edition of which will be held in Greater Noida  on January 14-15, 2019, to showcase India’s best line-up of food, beverages and agri products to global buyers, many of whom have already committed participation in Indusfood-II and are gearing up for B2B meetings and business tie-ups with Indian food suppliers. It will alsogenerateinterest in the large basket of brands, private labels and bulk purchase opportunity of raw items that India could offer to the world.
Indusfood-2019 will see the participation of many foreign government delegations and representatives of large foreign companies involved in strategic purchase of food commodities through investments or long-term purchase agreements to achieve the food security of their country or to supply their large food processing industries.
The Indusfood-I, held in early 2018, was a big success that saw international buyers from 43 countries and 320 Indian exporters, from 12 categories of Food and Beverage industry, generating an estimated business of $650 million. The Indusfood-II is expected to see the participation of more than 600 global buyers from around 50 countries.
TPCI is committed to promote value added packed Indian consumer products in the F&B segment by establishing direct contacts with the major retailer chains of the world. This leads to popularization of Indian taste and culinary traditions with Indian ready-to-eat products. Over 75 global retailers with high regional penetration and market size such as Panda of Saudi Arabia, Magnet of Russia, BIM of Turkey or Rewe of Germany and many more will be present during the show with their purchase teams which will givedirect access on the international platform to Indian brands. TPCI’s efforts are to put India on the global F&B map and establish it as a global market in the food trade giving India the much needed recognition as a major player in the global food value chain.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall very likely at isolated places over East UttarPradesh, Bihar; Heavy Rainfall at isolated places over Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, West Bengal,Sikkim,Assam,Meghalaya,Nagaland,Manipur,Mizoram,Tripura&Gujarat
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department:
Sunday 20 June 2021Time of Issue:1630hoursIST
All India Impact Based Weather Warning Bulletin 
20 June : ♦ Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall very likely at isolated places over East UttarPradesh and Bihar and Heavy Rainfall at isolated places over Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, West Bengal &Sikkim, Assam&Meghalaya,Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram&Tripura, GujaratState,ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra, Konkan&Goa, Coastal&SouthInteriorKarnatakaandKerala&Mahe.
- Thunderstorm with lightning & gusty winds  very likely at isolatedplacesoverUttarakhand,Punjab,Haryana, Chandigarh&Delhi
with lightning at isolated places over Himachal Pradesh,Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha,Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Gangetic West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam & Meghalaya,Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura, Coastal & North Interior Karnataka and Tamilnadu, Puducherry&Karaikal.
- Duststorm/Thunderstorm with lightning & gusty winds  very likely atisolatedplacesoverRajasthan.
- Strong Winds  very likely over Southwest, Westcentral &adjoining Eastcentral Arabian Sea and Squally Weather  over North Bay of Bengal;along&offKerala-Karnataka-Goa-south Maharashtra-GujaratcoastsandLakshadweeparea.Fishermen are advised not to venture into these areas
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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Shri Mansukh Mandaviya to inaugurate tomorrow 5 Projects under JNPT Mumbai
Shri Mandaviya will also inaugrate Ro-Pax Terminal & Ro-Pax Ferry Vessel along with chief minister of Maharashtra at Mandwa
The Minister of State  for Shipping and Chemical & Fertilizers Shri Mansukh Mandaviya will inaugurate tomorrow the 5 projects completed under JNPT at JNPT Mumbai.
Beginning his schedule at 12 noon, minister will visit JNPT and inaugurate the following projects:
- Construction of Flyover at Y junction near PUB at JNPT
- Centralised Parking Plaza,
- Scanning X-Ray,
- Augmentation of 220/33KV Master Unit Sub Station and
- Shiva Samarth Smarak Museum
In the morning of 15th March at 11.30 AM, Shri Mandaviya will also inaugurate the Ro-Pax Ferry Vessel and its Terminal in the presence of CM of Maharashtra Shri Uddhav Bal Thackeray at Mandwa in Maharashtra
Mandwa Port  is one of the important passenger ports on the coast of Maharashtra. About 15 lakhs passengers commute annually by catamarans and launches from Gateway of India to Mandwa and then to Alibaug and other places in Raigad district.
The use of Gateway of India-Mandwa waterway to reach Alibaug takes 45minutes to 1hr while travelling by road takes about 3.5 to 4 hours. This solves the cumbersome of long hour travels and as a result the number of passengers availing the water transport is increasing every year.
Considering the importance of this waterway, the government has decided to start RO-Pax ferry service from Ferry Wharf, Mumbai to Mandwa so that people can travel along with their vehicles in RO-Pax Vessel which will considerable save time and fuel.
The Ro-Pax jetty and terminal facilities developed at Ferry Wharf and Mandwa was a joint venture by Mumbai Port Trust and Maharashtra Maritime Board.
Mumbai Port Trust has developed infrastructure especially for ROPAX service at Ferry wharf at the cost of Rs 31 Crores while Maharashtra Maritime Board has developed infrastructure facilities at Mandwa under the RO-PAX project. These works have been completed on 30.5.2018 with the total expenditure of Rs 135.29 crores.
For operating Ro-Pax ferry service and terminal at Mandwa, MMB selected and signed an agreement with M/S Esquire Shipping & Trading Pvt.Ltd on 03.12.2019. Later in the same month on 19.12.2019, MbPT also signed an agreement with the same company permitting it to operate from ROPAX terminal at Ferry Wharf on common user basis.
ROPAX Vessel M2M-1 was built in Greece in September 2019. This vessel is highly maneuverable and has a speed of 14knots. It can cover a distance from Ferry Wharf to Mandwa in 45 minutes to 1hr. The vessel can carry 200 cars and 1000 passengers at a time. This vessel will also help in reducing road traffic travelling to Alibaug/ Goa to a certain extent as travellers will certainly prefer a peaceful journey. In concern to environmental issues, this mode of transport is expected to reduce fuel consumption, vehicular emission effectively. Such operation is certainly a step in reducing carbon Footprint.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
MSP operations during Kharif Marketing Season 2020- 21
In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season  2020-21, Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at MSP from farmers as per existing MSP Schemes, as was done in previous seasons.
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Paddy procurement for Kharif 2020-21 is continuing smoothly in the procuring States & UTs of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam and West Bengal with purchase of over 500.07 LMTs of paddy up to 03.01.2021.This is an increase of 24.47 % against the last year corresponding purchase of 401.76 LMT. Out of the total purchase of 500.07 LMT, Punjab alone has contributed 202.77 LMT which is 40.54% of total procurement.
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About 64.25 Lac farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing KMS procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs94414.80 Crore.
Further, based on the proposal from the States, approval was accorded for procurement of 51.66 LMT of Pulse and Oilseeds of Kharif Marketing Season 2020 for the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh under Price Support Scheme . Further, sanction for procurement of 1.23 LMT of Copra  for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala was also given. For other States/UTs, approval will also be accorded on receipt of proposals for procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds and Copra under PSS so that procurement of FAQ grade of these crops can be made at notified MSP for the year 2020-21 directly from the registered farmers, if the market rate goes below MSP during the notified harvesting period in the respective States/UTs by the Central Nodal Agencies through State nominated procuring agencies.
Upto 03.01.2021, the Government through its Nodal Agencies has procured 267020.86 MT of Moong, Urad, Groundnut Pods and Soyabean having MSP value of Rs. 1428.65 Crores benefitting 143258 farmers in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana and Rajasthan.
Similarly, 5089 MT of copra  having MSP value of Rs.52.40 crore has been procured benefitting 3961 farmers in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu upto 03.01.2021 as against the last year corresponding purchase of 293.34 MT of copra. In respect of Copra and Urad, rates are ruling above MSP in most of the major producing States. The respective State/UTs Governments are making necessary arrangements for commencement of procurement from the date as decided by the respective States based on the arrivals in respect of Kharif Pulses and Oilseeds.
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Procurement operations of seed cotton  under MSP are going on smoothly in the States of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Karnataka. Till 03.01.2021 a quantity of 7660886 cotton bales valuing Rs.22410.54 Crore has been procured benefitting 1482657 farmers.
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves extension of ‘Pradhan MantriVayaVandanaYojana’
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval to the following for the welfare of and to enable old age income security for Senior Citizens:
 Extension of Pradhan MantriVayaVandanaYojana  up to 31st March, 2023 for further period of three years beyond 31st March, 2020.
 To allow initially an assured rate of return of 7.40 % per annum for the year 2020-21 per annum and thereafter to be reset every year.
 Annual reset of assured rate of interest with effect from April 1st of financial year in line with revised rate of returns of Senior Citizens Saving Scheme  upto a ceiling of 7.75% with fresh appraisal of the scheme on breach of this threshold at any point.
 Approval for expenditure to be incurred on account of the difference between the market rate of return generated by LIC  and the guaranteed rate of return under the scheme.
 Capping Management expenses at 0.5% p.a. of funds of the scheme for first year of scheme in respect of new policies issued and thereafter 0.3% p.a. for second year onwards for the next 9 years.
 Delegating the authority to Finance Minister to approve annual reset rate of return at the beginning of every financial year.
 All other terms and conditions of the scheme remaining the same.
The minimum investment has also been revised to Rs.1,56,658 for pension of Rs.12,000/- per annum and Rs.1,62,162/- for getting a minimum pension amount of Rs.1000/- per month under the scheme.
Financial implications:
Government's financial liability is limited to the extent of the difference between the market return generated by LIC and the guaranteed return of 7.40% per annum initially for the year 2020-21 and thereafter to be reset every year in line with SCSS. The expenses on managing the scheme, are capped at 0.5% of assets under management per annum for the first year of the scheme and 0.3% p.a. for second year onwards for the next nine years. As such the expected financial liability v/ill range from an estimated expenditure of Rs. 829crore in the financial year 2023-24 to Rs. 264crore in last FY 2032-33. The average expected financial liability for the subsidy reimbursement, calculated for annuity payment on actual basis is expected to be Rs. 614 crore per year for currency of the scheme. The actual interest-gap  would however depend upon the actual experience in terms of number of new policies issued, the quantum of investment made by subscribers, actual returns generated and the basis of annuity payment.
PMVVY is a social security scheme for senior citizens intended to give an assured minimum pension to them based on an assured return on the purchase price / subscription amount.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of ‘New Government Stock 2024’, Auction for Sale  of ‘GoI Floating Rate Bond 2031’, Auction for Sale  of ‘7.69% GS 2043’, and Auction for Sale  of ‘7.72% GS 2049’
Government of India has announced the Sale  of  ‘New Government Stock 2024’ for a notified amount of ` 4,000 crore  through yield based auction, ‘GoI Floating Rate Bonds, 2031’ for a notified amount of ` 6,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘7.69 per cent Government Stock, 2043’ for a notified amount of ` 2,000 crore  through price based auction, and  ‘7.72 per cent Government Stock, 2049’ for a notified amount of ` 4,000 crore  through price based auction. Subject to the limit of ` 16,000 crore, being total notified amount, GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to ` 1,000 crore each against any one or more of the above securities. The auctions will be conducted using multiple price method. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on November 01, 2019 .
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stocks will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on November 01, 2019. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 11.30 a.m. and 12.00 noon and the competitive bids should be submitted between 11.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on November 01, 2019  and payment by successful bidders will be on November 04, 2019 .
The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 129 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 21.65 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,29,90,13,890
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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21,65,12,036
More than 129 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 21.65 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.